nto the room. They were massiv

ley's arms. Their

physics. She couldn't win. Sh

stie wailed, rushing to his side. "

s began to drag

" Cars

quiet command that cut throu

uards

go," Ca

d started. "She bre

d let

ley. She stumbled,

sley. It was unnerving, being scr

dn't ask for sh

N

aren't

said bluntly. "Why would I pretend to b

room then, looking like

ded. She saw Ainsley and her face twiste

fear she had felt in the hospital was

nsley said. "This is my home.

at Ainsley's face. "This is the Ea

l Home Rights until a judge signs a decree. Unless you have an order of protection or an eviction notice signed by a magistrate, removing me is a criminal of

le

ened and closed. Ki

ched. It was almos

, playing her last card. "Think

ter but firm, her eyes locked on Carson. "

r than Ainsley expected. He unfolde

law," Carson said, "we will fo

sir," the

opped when he was inches away. He d

reath. She knew sh

om," Carson said. "The

" Victor

way from me

e floor and walked out, his m

sing after him. Victoria smoothed her pearls, gave A

rium, her knees shaking, surrounded b